Richard Nixon actually said...

Conceivably, this aspect of the bill could be justified theoretically on the ground that the establishment of those standards will facilitate the congressional function of oversight of Federal expenditures.

Context

Statement on Signing Bill Extending the Defense Production Act.

08/16/1970

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